Alfred Mylne was at the top of his game when he designed THENDARA. Conceived for racing the boat proved herself in pre war competition - but more recently this yacht has also won all the premier regattas including Voiles de St Tropez, Régates Royales Cannes and the Antigua Classics.

THENDARA is one of the few vintage yachts of this size that is also a most civilised cruising yacht with large double guest cabins, comfortable cockpit and generous crew accommodation. For a “Round the World” cruise or winning classic regattas THENDARA has few rivals – and she is now very keenly for sale.

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Alfred Mylne was at the top of his game when he designed THENDARA. Conceived for racing the boat proved herself in pre war competition - but more recently this yacht has also won all the premier regattas including Voiles de St Tropez, Régates Royales Cannes and the Antigua Classics.

THENDARA is one of the few vintage yachts of this size that is also a most civilised cruising yacht with large double guest cabins, comfortable cockpit and generous crew accommodation. For a “Round the World” cruise or winning classic regattas THENDARA has few rivals – and she is now very keenly for sale.

History

THENDARA's story begins in 1936, when Sir Arthur Young, one of Scotland's leading yachtsmen, commissioned the legendary Alfred Mylne to design her for himself. Built and launched the following year by the Clydeside yard of Alexander Stephen & Sons, she was an immediate success on the racing circuit, and went on to provide her owner and guests with many pleasurable years of cruising.

After Sir Arthur's death in the summer of 1949, THENDARA was sold and disappeared to Greece, and later Italy, where she slid into decline. In 1993, a new owner commissioned Southampton Yacht Services to ship her from Italy to England, where a full refit was carried out. This restoration has seen her sail into the new century as a truly elegant example of living history.

Racing Credentials

THENDARA is a true thoroughbred, with an impressive history of successful competition.

After her flying start in 1937 when she won both her class and the overall prize at the Torbay Coronation Regatta, THENDARA continued to race extensively until World War II. Following her re launch, from 1994 until the present day, THENDARA has sometimes taken first place amongst serious competition in Antibes, Imperia, Porto Cervo, Monaco, Cannes, and St Tropez.

In 1997 she won a prize as one of the only gaff-rigged classics to complete the gruelling Atlantic Challenge Cup, and in 2000 she was the darling of the Antigua Classic Regatta, winning her own division, the overall fleet and the "Boat International Concours d'Elegance" against such favourites as Endeavour, Mariette and Whitehawk – and prompting an in depth article by that publication The following year she again showed her prowess with a first in the 2001 America's Cup jubilee off Cowes. A summary table of participation and results:

While THENDARA has been substantially rebuilt her sturdy construction of teak planking on steel frames enabled retention of an astonishing 70% of her original hull. Otherwise sun damaged topsides were renewed and a brand new teak stern was created to repair a long forgotten collision. Steering problems required her warped wooden rudder to be substituted with steel, while some of the original steel deck fittings were substituted with new bronze replicas. The original teak deck was replaced with plywood laid under to render it watertight.

Accommodation and Domestic Equipment

For relaxation the comfortable cockpit and the deck dining table sheltered from the midday sun under a lofty awning provide ideal options for al fresco dining and entertainment with the saloon, period crockery and silverware providing a more formal setting for entertainment below.

Guests Accommodation summary THENDARA's three elegant state rooms accommodate up to six guests in true comfort and style, with plenty of stowage room also for all personal effects. Two cabins feature large double berths, while the third is fitted with two large single berths and each has its own private en suite with shower, basin and W.C. There is air conditioning throughout.

Crew accommodationTHENDARA can accommodate up to 7 Crew members including the Captain’s Cabin, one twin crew cabin and foc’sle for four. There also is the crew bathroom with separate shower.

Twin guest cabin- Access forward to day head and stbd to corridor- Joinery in varnished mahogany- 2 x Single up and over berths, stowage aft- Small desk and hanging locker - Opening port- 2 x Deck head lights- 2 x Reading lights - Small skylight in deckhead (port side of doghouse) - Corridor opposite and turning aft to

The only gaff rigged yacht in the world to fly a jack yard topsail on both the main and the mizzen, THENDARA's rig is as rare as it is authentic. Her only concession to modern materials is the use of Dacron in her sails and lines. All spars and standing rigging are by Harry Spencer of Cowes. The unique rig provides exceptional, modern sailing performance and comfort in all conditions.

Rig and spars- Masts, booms and gaffs in Colombian Pine- Bowsprit in Colombian pine by Gilbert Pasqui new 2012- Whisker Stays, Bobstay fitting in aluminium bronze, all new 2012- Main mast lateral rigging and backstays galvanized- Lower shrouds new 2012- Intermediate shrouds new 2010- Top shrouds new 2014- 3 x Main mast forestays in stainless steel- Mizzen mast standing rigging in galvanized and rigging screws new in 2012- Jackyards for main and mizzen- Running rigging regularly upgraded; main, and mizzen and top sail halyards new 2013

Rebuild from 1994 to 1999 Starting in 1994 THENDARA was completely rebuilt by Southampton Yacht Services. Only the hull remains of the original build - all the rest was replaced. A full photographic documentation is available on request. Details here expand on comments in the Construction section above.

During this refit traditional rigging expert, the late Harry Spencer of Cowes, constructed new Columbian pine spars and rigged them with galvanised steel wire to conform with the original rig. The resulting rig therefore is not only as the original it also provides exceptional sailing performance in all conditions.

Southampton Yacht Services craftsmen went to extraordinary lengths to salvage and repair surviving fittings where possible, or re-cast new ones using the originals as models. Principal works included: - New rudder made in steel (alloy) with a NACA1 profile- New hinge and bearing system for rudder- Refurbished quadrant and mechanical wheel system- New propeller shaft and coupling system plus stern gland- Complete mechanical and electrical services, controls of the ship- Original Thomas Reid windlass reconstructed with hydraulic motor in place of electric- Windlass steel drum ends recast in bronze- Rebuild of the crew quarters, technical improvements in galley- New saloon Edwardian style and modifications in doghouse- Modifications on deck to improve the racing configuration- New Tenders, some new sails- Complete overhaul of mast and spars. .- A lot of modifications on masts and spar fittings- New standing rigging for main mast- 2 new chain plates, strip and complete re-varnish for all the spars (18 coats)- MCA requirements

2004 – 2005- All steel work in the lower hull was ultra sound tested under MCA supervision- Total draining, cleaning and epoxy treating of the bilges- Engine taken out, engine room emptied and refitted- Hull sandblasted and epoxy treated

Winter 2008 / 2009 Refit in Villefranche- Hull stripped to bare wood and some butt joints refastened and re caulked - All the planking was found in perfect condition.- Entire bottom faired by hand planing- After thorough inspection the entire ship primed and painted in Awlgrip system- The steel rudder and lead keel sandblasted, primed and painted in Awlgrip- Bobstay, jib stay, intermediate main mast and all mizzen shrouds changed for new- All mizzen rigging screws changed for new- All blocks stripped, re varnished and re leathered, as were the mizzenmast hoops- Anchor chain re galvanized- The 12 KVA generator overhauled- Shaft and feathering propeller rectified- New bowsprit net hand made to measure

These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.